Gilgit Baltistan Autumn Tour (10–12 Days)
About this tour
Hunza, Nagar & Skardu Golden Season Adventure
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Gilgit Baltistan in autumn, when valleys transform into vibrant shades of gold, orange, and crimson. This curated tour explores the most scenic destinations, including Hunza Valley, Nagar Valley, Skardu, and Khunjerab Pass—perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and cultural travelers.
Autumn (mid-October to early November) offers clear skies, crisp weather, and the best mountain views, making it the peak season for tourism in northern Pakistan.
Tour Highlights
Drive along the legendary Karakoram Highway
Witness autumn colors in Hunza & Nagar valleys
Visit iconic landmarks: Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, and Passu Cones
Explore Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China Border)
Experience Skardu’s landscapes: lakes, deserts & valleys
Cultural immersion in local villages
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan
Airport pickup & transfer to hotel Optional city tour (Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument) Trip briefing Overnight in Islamabad
Day 2: Islamabad, Pakistan to Chilās
Drive via Hazara Motorway & Karakoram Highway Stop at Indus River viewpoints Optional stop at Taxila ruins Overnight in Chilas/Besham
Day 3: Chilās to Gilgit
Continue along KKH with scenic mountain views Photo stop at Nanga Parbat viewpoint Visit ancient rock carvings at Shatial Overnight in Gilgit
Day 4: Gilgit to Hunza Nagar
Drive to Hunza Valley Stop at Rakaposhi View Point Arrival in Karimabad Evening walk in the local bazaar Overnight in Hunza
Day 5: Hunza Nagar
Visit: Baltit Fort Altit Fort & Royal Garden Sunset at Eagle’s Nest viewpoint Explore traditional Hunza villages Overnight in Hunza
Day 6: Hunza Nagar to Passu
Visit: Attabad Lake (boating optional) Passu Cones Hussaini Suspension Bridge Continue to Gulmit / Passu village Overnight in Upper Hunza
Day 7: Passu to Hunza Nagar
Full-day trip to Khunjerab Pass (4,693m) Witness wildlife & high-altitude landscapes Return to Hunza Overnight in Hunza
Day 8: Hunza Nagar to Skardu
Drive via Gilgit-Skardu Road Scenic valleys and Indus River views
Day 9: Skardu
Visit: Shangrila Resort & Lower Kachura Lake Upper Kachura Lake Skardu Cold Desert Optional sunset at Skardu viewpoint Overnight in Skardu
Day 10: Skardu to Deosai National Park
Visit Deosai National Park (if open) Explore: Sheosar Lake Bara Pani Return to Skardu Overnight in Skardu
Day 11: Skardu to Islamabad, Pakistan
Flight back (preferred) OR Start drive toward Islamabad (overnight en route)
Day 12: Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan
Transfer to airport End of tour
What's included
Languages spoken
Route & locations
Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan